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Member I love my art teacher because …
Did or do you have a fine art teacher that has influenced or effected your life?
Whether you became an artist or not, many of us would not be who we are today without the efforts, talents and compassion of an art teacher somewhere in our past.
Don’t have what it takes to work from home? … yeah, me neither!
I recently read an article by Rachel Gillett of Business Insider entitled “I worked from home for a year — here’s the one mistake I’ll never make again”. Immediately, I felt I had met a kindred spirit. In June 2015, I began working as contributing author on a textbook. Being in an educational environment of one kind or another for 35 years, I severely underestimated the culture shock I would have transitioning to a work-from-home existence.
Media at the Mill – downtown crawl recap
We had amazing attendance at our Catawba Studios Progress Presentation,
Tour of Theater revitalization, downtown walking tour and after party!!!
Check out the first of three Talk of the Town segments on the event.
Thank you so much Ann Pensiero-Norment and Darlene Cunnup for the photos and to
Fort Mill Economic Council, and all our sponsors and volunteers!
Allison Rose said … I truly enjoyed the Catawba Studios presentation. The film crew community in this area is so happy about what’s to come. I am glad I was there for the presentation and ran into some people I knew. Pleasant evening. Thank you for hosting
Amy Hillard said … I loved seeing community come together. Everyone was engaged. Great event even in the heat. Also, thanks for checking on your volunteers! 😉
Jim Stablein said … I liked the Catawba Studios presentation and the Walking Tour, specifically the historical information at the Fort Mill History Museum. And, of course, meeting new people!
Business in a Bedroom Community
Almost 7 years ago, the Walls Street Journal published a great article about the idea of coworking. Raymound Flandez espoused that those within coworking communities enjoy lower overhead and improved networking. These advantages still hold true today and are even more important to remote workers outside of the urban core. So why are so many mobile and independent professionals in bedroom communities still working in their bedrooms? Read more
Personal Assistants needed
OPPORTUNITY: We have had several people ask about a part-time need for personal assistant and administrative support. While we will not be directly providing these services, we would like to keep a database of professionals who do.
Coworking – good for body, mind, and … wallet? The unexpected benefits of membership
Google the phrase “benefits of coworking” and you will get 609,000 links to articles, research, surveys, and other info touting how joining a collaborative business community will enhance your profitability and productivity, create opportunities for collaboration, solve your problems of isolation from potential clients, and help you grow your business.
But rarely do people talk about the financial, physiological, and environmental advantages. Those things that are more immediate and often measurable that improve our quality of life, stress levels, physical health, and familial bonds.
Coworking ….. it isn’t about the space – or is it?
(A founder’s reflection on opening day of the first coworking community in York County, SC – a suburb of Charlotte, NC)
Within just a couple of years, almost half of our workforce will be entrepreneurs and mobile, freelance or contingent knowledge workers. Coworking communities, numbering over 8000 worldwide, are becoming an expected amenity to the creative class when choosing where to live and engage.
What is your superhero power? … It might be Tummling!
Growing up in the south, one of my favorite writers was Lewis Grizzard, famous for his witty take on southern culture. Although I didn’t agree with a lot of his musings, one epiphany he had (and the excitement with which he had it) has always stuck with me. Once, someone trying to insult him, called him a “smart-a** white boy”. With great vigor and zest, he said “FINALLY I know what I am! I’m a smart-a** white boy”. After years of inner conflict, he was now able to put a word to his professional calling.
When deciding to develop a coworking community in Fort Mill, SC, I had to do a lot of self-reflection to be able to explain to others (and myself) why I felt that it was my mission to bring collaboration, community and creativity to our area … all for the benefit of local independent workers. I looked back over my time in higher ed, corporate America, professional associations and even social circles to determine what my talents (or self-professed superhero powers) are.
LOOM Coworking’s May newsletter
LOOM Coworking (opening June1) is now accepting members and is having several events and a space tour this month! See details in our May newsletter!
FYI … In case you didn’t know, we also have partnerships with Field of Dreams and The Learning Experience for 10% off childcare for LOOM members! Looking now for additional Community Benefit Partners!